The NeuBeam® process provides full control over material properties, enabling you to create the parts you want. It is suitable for complex, high-value metal applications with reliable, stable production of dense, accurate parts in a wide range of materials.
Wayland Additive's first machine installations demonstrate the unique flexibility of the Calibur3® System to run different materials for production applications. The system allows rapid material parameter development, achieved within weeks, unlike comparable systems. The following materials are proven for commercial use, and we encourage manufacturers interested in these materials to contact us for application-specific opportunities.
Titanium 6Al4V (Grade 5) is a high-strength, lightweight titanium alloy known for its excellent corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and high-temperature performance. With a superior strength-to-weight ratio, good weldability, and toughness, it is widely used in aerospace components, medical implants, marine structures, and high-performance automotive parts.
Titanium 6Al-4V (Grade 23) is a titanium alloy powder primarily used in additive manufacturing & powder metallurgy. It is favoured for producing complex geometries and components that require high performance under demanding conditions. The properties of this alloy make it suitable for components such as airframe, structures, engine parts and implants.
Titanium Aluminide is a lightweight intermetallic compound with high strength, excellent oxidation resistance, and the ability to withstand extreme temperatures. Its low density compared to traditional superalloys makes it ideal for aerospace turbine blades, automotive engine components, and high-temperature structural parts for power generation applications.
Inconel 718 is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant nickel-based superalloy offering exceptional performance in extreme environments. It is resistant to oxidation, creep, and fatigue at high temperatures; with good weldability and toughness. It is ideal for aerospace turbine engines, gas turbines, cryogenic storage tanks, nuclear reactors, and automotive components.
Vibenite® 290, developed by VBN Components (Sweden), is a hard alloy with high carbide content (around 25% when fully hardened), ideal for high wear, high temperature applications, and erosion/abrasion concerns like metal cutting tools. It can be processed to near-net shape using AM.
Molybdenum (Mo) is an alloy that exhibits high thermal conductivity, low thermal expansion and mechanical strengths at elevated temperatures as well as anti-corrosive properties. It is well suited for challenging applications of AM.
C103 Niobium Alloy is a high-performance alloy with excellent strength, ductility, and oxidation resistance at extreme temperatures. It offers superior thermal stability and weldability — ideal for aerospace and space propulsion applications. C103 is commonly used in rocket nozzles, heat shields, jet engine components, and other high-temperature structural parts.
CM247 is a high-strength, nickel-based superalloy designed for exceptional performance in high-temperature environments. It offers excellent creep resistance, oxidation resistance, and thermal stability — ideal for applications requiring prolonged exposure to extreme heat such as aerospace / industrial gas turbine blades, turbine vanes, and other critical hot-section components.
Wayland is continually adding to the list of materials that can be used in on-going commercial applications, and is eager to set up collaborative R&D projects with companies that have demanding applications using different materials for which the NeuBeam technology is ideally suited and which are listed below.
Titanium is strong, wear-resistant, lightweight, biocompatible, and corrosion-resistant. It is used in aerospace, medical, energy, automotive, and defence. While Ti64 is commercially processed on Calibur3®, other alloys can be developed in collaboration.
Copper is versatile, offering strength, conductivity, and corrosion resistance. NeuBeam® overcomes issues with processing copper due to its high reflectivity and heat conductivity. Collaborative projects are available for copper applications.
Known for heat and corrosion resistance, nickel alloys are used in turbines and chemical processing. NeuBeam® resolves processing issues like phase precipitation and crack susceptibility. Collaboration is welcome for nickel alloys.
Nitinol is used in medical implants due to its shape memory and super-elasticity. NeuBeam® ensures effective processing of NiTi without compromising these properties. Collaborative projects are offered.
Known for high strength and hardness, high-carbon steels are used in cutting tools. NeuBeam® enables the printing of these alloys, avoiding cracking. Collaboration is available for high carbon steel.
Stainless steel offers corrosion resistance, durability, and toughness. NeuBeam® produces fully dense parts with no residual stress. Collaborative opportunities are available for these steels.
Tungsten is ideal for high-vacuum and high-temperature applications. NeuBeam® can process refractory metals like tungsten, which are difficult for other AM methods. Collaboration is available.
Cobalt alloys offer strength, hardness, and resistance to wear and corrosion. NeuBeam® eliminates the need for extensive post-processing, producing fully dense parts without residual stress. Collaborative projects are welcome.